Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Apr 2019
Factors limiting physical activity after acute type A aortic dissection.
Acute type A aortic dissection (AAD) leads to high hospital mortality rates in the first 48 h after the onset of symptoms. Survivors, however, have good long-term perspectives and enhanced survival especially if regaining moderate amounts of physical activity. ⋯ This study demonstrate that the majority of survivors of acute aortic dissection type A regain a physically active life including the practice of a variety of sports. Factors predictive of a sedentary life style can be identified. Female patients deserve special attention.